54487 ZIP Code — Tomahawk, WI

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54487 is located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 290.64 square miles and serves a population of 9,681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54487

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,886. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54487 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,681

population

290.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tomahawk	Acceptable
Tomahawk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54529 Harshaw (10.7 mi) 54442 Irma (10.7 mi) 54564 Tripoli (12.4 mi) 54531 Hazelhurst (15.2 mi) 54435 Gleason (16.7 mi) 54452 Merrill (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,681
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	290.64 sq mi
Water area	23.36 sq mi
Latitude	45.5142
Longitude	-89.7289
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,681

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$71,886

Median household income

$38,607

Per capita income

$206,800

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

6,647

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

192

182

5–9

182

257

10–14

256

302

15–19

302

151

20–24

150

412

25–34

412

477

35–44

477

657

45–54

655

517

55–59

515

484

60–64

483

748

65–74

746

327

75–84

327

139

85+

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,595	16.5%
18 and over	8,086	83.5%
65 and over	2,426	25.1%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,236	94.3%
Two or more races	294	3%
Hispanic or Latino	115	1.2%
Other race	61	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.4%
Black or African American	31	0.3%
Asian	24	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$71,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,800
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	41.8%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.3%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	31.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,372	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	318	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	831	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	720	17.0%
Households with children under 18	827	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,651	38.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	19.8%
Married	57.8%	58.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	11.7%
Divorced	12.8%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	4.5%
Kindergarten	64	4.0%
Elementary school	670	41.8%
High school	523	32.6%
College / grad school	273	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	661	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,297	96.0%
Spanish	30	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.2%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,584	99.0%
Born in same state	9,570	98.9%
Born in different state	7,432	76.8%
Foreign born	14	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	97	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	18.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	811	8.4%
Polish	664	6.9%
French	598	6.2%
Arab	451	4.7%
English	360	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	227	2.3%
Dutch	70	0.7%
Irish	21	0.2%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54487

What city is ZIP code 54487 in?

ZIP code 54487 is primarily assigned to Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54487 in?

ZIP code 54487 falls within Lincoln County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54487 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 54487 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54487 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54487 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54487 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54487 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54487?

ZIP code 54487 has an estimated population of 9,681 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54487 in?

ZIP code 54487 observes the CST timezone.